Lenka Gourdie - The Bag Interview

Co-founder & Business Development Director, BagServant.co.uk

What does the bag you carry say about you?

Classic with a touch of glamour. I used to like small bags but I ended up carrying lots of other bags to fit in all my other essentials. I tend to buy bigger bags where I can fit everything. My bag would probably scream something like Classic lady with glamourous comfortable aspects.

How would you describe your personal style?

Classic, stylish and simple!

What features are important to you when buying a bag?

I like my handbag to be elegant but also practical. The majority of times I buy handbags with lots of space for everything. I like matching colours, my handbags tend to match my clothes on the day. I somehow trust my instinct, I tend to buy bags which I fall in love with.

What do you tend to carry in your handbag?

I would like to say "everything". I like to be prepared for everything. If I don't have something on me what I should, I get annoyed. But mainly my essential items such as 2x mobile phones - personal & work, wallet, make up, tissues, business cards, a book or an iPad, water and notebook.

What bag would you love to get as a special gift?

Hermes Birkin is certainly my Wish List item but happilly settle down for Chloe Duffle Bag. Not sure if this will appear under the Xmas tree, but hopefully a Chloe Marcie wallet makes its apperance.

Biography

Lenka’s career started in a fashion manufacturing company in the Czech Republic. Since then Lenka has worked in a variety of industries from chemical pumps to headhunting always in client facing environments. Lenka has always been passionate about fashion, especially handbags. When the opportunity came to set up Bag Servant, Lenka joined her forces with her husband to help people, especially women to find the best handbag possible. Each girl has her dream bag or might be searching for one, so why not to help them to find it !

Website: http://www.bagservant.co.uk

Lenka likes...

Mulberry Evelina grained large shoulder bag

Selfridges

£895

It looks great in real life and it goes with almost everything.

Anya Hindmarch Valorie glitter-finish leather clutch

Net-A-Porter

~~£350~~ £210

Excellent accessory for a special party! It goes nicely with long legs!

Victoria Beckham Victoria small leather tote

Net-A-Porter

£1,850

I love this one. So simple, elegant and classic! Definitely on my wish list.

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